2022 LEXUS ES350 check engine

3948-1. Specifications
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory. Use
Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of matching
quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for further
details.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N, 30.6 kgf) while the engine is running.
When performing the brake pedal inspection, also be sure to check that the brake sys-
tem warning light is not illuminated when th e engine is running. (If the brake system
warning light is illuminated, refer to P.351.)
*2: Make sure to confirm that the brake system warning light (yellow) does not illuminate. (If the brake system warning light illuminates, refer to P.355.)
Rear differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5
or equivalent
Brakes
Pedal clearance*13.2 in. (81 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake indicator*2
When pushing the parking brake switch for
1 to 2 seconds: comes on
When pulling the parkin g brake switch for 1
to 2 seconds: turns off
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

434What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1. W hat to do if.. . (Troubleshoo ting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.375)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.375)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.333)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine
switch off. ( P.147)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P.109) 
Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
lock is set.
Open the rear d oor from outside
and then unlock the child-protector
lock. ( P.99)
 The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( P.104)
 Did you press the engine switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.144)
 Is the shift lever in P? ( P.149)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.108)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.145)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start

435What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. ( P.378)
 Is the battery discharged?
( P.379)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode ( P.150)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.145)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the
window lock switch is pressed. ( P.124)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for
a period of time. ( P.147) 
The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing
the seat belts? ( P.354)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.154)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.351, 361)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.60)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine
switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.361)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.351, 361.
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed

440Alphabetical index
Compartment ............................................... 312
Engine switch.................................................144
Fuel pump shut off system ................... 350
Hood................................................................. 310
How to start the engine............................144
Identification number ...............................389
If the engine will not start ....................... 374
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 344
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............144
Overheating .................................................382
Tachometer .............................................. 68, 71
Engine coolant ................................................316 Capacity ......................................................... 392
Checking .........................................................316
Preparing and checking before winter...........................................................................251
Engine coolant temperature gauge .68, 71
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 59
Engine oil ..........................................................313 Capacity .........................................................390
Checking .........................................................313
Preparing and checking before winter...........................................................................251
Warning light ............................................... 352
Engine oil maintenance data ....................315
Engine switch .................................................. 144 Auto power off function ........................... 147
Changing the engine switch modes.. 147
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 344
Starting the engine ...................................... 144
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (Enhanced VSC) ...................................... 246
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stabil- ity Control) .................................................. 246
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 246 Function .......................................................... 246
Warning light ...............................................353
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8F
Flat tire ............................................................. 365 Tire pressure warning system ............. 322
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission ..........................393
Brake ................................................................394
Washer ............................................................ 319
Footwell light ................................................. 273
Front passenger occupant classification system ...............................................................37
Front seats ......................................................... 112 Adjustment ....................................................... 112
Cleaning .......................................................... 301
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory .......................... 113
Head restraints............................................... 116
Memory recall function.............................. 115
Power easy access system ...................... 113
Seat heaters ..................................................269
Seat position memory ................................ 113
Seat ventilators ............................................269
Front side marker light ............................... 158 Light switch .................................................... 158
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs................... 338, 339
Wattage ......................................................... 396
Front turn signal lights .................................153 Replacing light bulbs................... 338, 339
Turn signal lever .......................................... 153
Wattage ......................................................... 396
Fuel ......................................................................169 Capacity ........................................................ 390
Fuel gauge.................................................68, 71
Fuel pump shut off system.................... 350
Information ....................................................397
Refueling.......................................................... 169
Type ................................................................. 390
Warning light ...............................................354
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 78

Alphabetical index447
Theft deterrent systemAlarm ..................................................................60
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 59
Tire inflation pressure ................................ 328 Maintenance data......................................395
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 322
Warning light ...............................................355
Tire information ............................................ 399 Glossary.........................................................403
Size..................................................................... 401
Tire identification number ...................... 401
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 402
Tire pressure warning system ................ 322 Function .......................................................... 322
Initializing ....................................................... 324
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...................................... 323
Registering ID codes ............................... 326
Warning light ...............................................355
Tires ................................................................... 320 Chains ............................................................. 252
Checking .......................................................320
If you have a flat tire ..................................365
Inflation pressure........................................ 328
Information....................................................399
Replacing .......................................................365
Rotating tires ................................................ 322
Size....................................................................395
Snow tires ........................................................251
Spare tire........................................................365
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 322
Tire pressure warning system ............. 322
Warning light ...............................................355
Tools.................................................................. 366
Top tether strap ............................................... 53
Total load capacity ......................................388
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................143
Emergency towing ................................... 347
Trailer towing................................................. 142 TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 246
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 246
Trailer towing ..................................................142
Transmission
Automatic transmission ........................... 149
Driving Mode Select switch ...................213
Paddle shift switches .........................151, 152
S mode ............................................................. 152
Trip meters ................................................ 70, 74
Trunk .................................................................. 100 Hands Free Power Trunk Lid............... 103
Internal trunk release lever..................... 105
Power trunk lid .............................................100
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 103
Trunk closer switch .................................... 104
Trunk easy closer........................................ 104
Trunk features .............................................. 279
Trunk grip ....................................................... 104
Trunk light ....................................................... 104
Trunk opener main switch...................... 106
Trunk opener switch ................................. 102
Trunk storage extension........................ 288
Wireless remote control ......................... 103
Trunk light ........................................................ 104
Turn signal lights ............................................153 Replacing light bulbs................... 338, 339
Turn signal lever .......................................... 153
Wattage ......................................................... 396
U
USB charging ports......................................281
V
Vanity lights....................................................280
Vanity mirrors ...............................................280
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle identification number ................388
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 246
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 269
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 246

448Alphabetical index
W
Warning buzzersABS ..................................................................353
Airbags ........................................................... 352
Approach warning.................................... 204
Brake hold.................................................... 358
Brake Override System .........................353
Brake system .................................................351
Charging system ....................................... 352
Downshifting ..................................................152
Drive-Start Control ..................................353
Electric power steering ..........................353
Engine ............................................................. 352
High coolant temperature ......................351
Intuitive parking assist.................. 222, 355
Low engine oil pressure......................... 352
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).........186, 355
Open door....................................................... 99
Open hood...................................................... 99
Open trunk ...................................................... 99
Open window ............................................... 124
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............215
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .........356
Pre-collision braking.................................. 176
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........356
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......356
Seat belt ..........................................................354
Warning lights.................................................351 ABS ..................................................................353
Brake hold operated indicator .......... 358
Brake system .................................................351
Charging system ....................................... 352
Electric power steering ..........................353
High coolant temperature ......................351
Inappropriate pedal operation ...........353
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator.........................................................................355
Low engine oil pressure......................... 352
Low fuel level ...............................................354
LTA indicator...............................................355
Malfunction indicator lamp................... 352 Master warning light................................ 358
Parking brake indicator .......................... 357
PCS...................................................................357
PKSB OFF indicator ............................... 356
RCD OFF indicator................................. 356
RCTA OFF indicator .............................. 356
Seat belt reminder light...........................354
Slip indicator................................................. 357
SRS ....................................................................352
Tire pressure ............................................... 355
Warning messages .......................................361
Washer ..............................................................164 Checking ........................................................ 319
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 251
Switch................................................................ 164
Washing and waxing.................................. 298
Weight Cargo capacity .............................................142
Load limits .......................................................142
Weight............................................................ 388
Wheel lock key............................................. 366
Wheels ............................................................. 330 Size................................................................... 395
Window lock switch .....................................124
Windows ...........................................................123 Power windows............................................123
Rear window defogger...........................263
Washer ............................................................ 164
Windshield wiper de-icer .........................267
Windshield wipers ........................................164 Position..............................................................167
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 164
Winter driving tips.........................................251
Wireless charger ......................................... 282
Wireless remote control ............................. 94 Battery-Saving Function.......................... 109
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 94
Replacing the battery...............................333